HC Deb 17 January 1989 vol 145 c120W
Mr. Redmond

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what action he intends to take to ensure that motorists using the M1/A 1 networks can travel reasonably quickly and freely; if he envisages increasing the number of carriageways; if he will be implementing charged tolls on sections of these roads; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

There are a number of schemes in the programme to reduce congestion on both the M1 and the Al. The extension of the M40 to Birmingham will provide relief to the M1.

We are currently reviewing the road programme. We expect to make an announcement in the spring.

There are no plans to charge tolls on the M1 or A1.